Defeat for Indiana diocese, Our Sunday Visitor in HHS mandate case

September 08, 2015

In a 2-1 decision, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Obama administration’s implementation of the HHS mandate does not impose a “substantial burden” on the free exercise of religion.

Organizations that were challenging the implementation of the mandate included Biola University, Our Sunday Visitor, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and diocesan charities.

 

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Further information:

• 7th Circuit Again Upholds Contraceptive Mandate Accommodation For Religious Non-Profits (Religion Clause)
• Full text of decision